All Things are Being Made New
The beginning of the spiritual life is often difficult not only because the powers which cause us to worry are so strong but also because the presence of God's Spirit seems barely noticeable.
If, however, we are faithful to our disciplines, a new hunger will make itself known. This new hunger is the first sign of God's presence. When we remain attentive to this divine presence, we will be led always deeper into the kingdom. There, to our joyful surprise, we will discover that all things are being made new.
Henri J.M. Nouwen, Making All Things New: An Invitation to the Spiritual Life. Copyright © 1981 by Henri J. M. Nouwen. Used with permission, courtesy of HarperCollins Publishers.
